New restaurant to open in downtown Dayton

Journeys, a new downtown Dayton restaurant, will open Monday, May 14, in the former Swisher’s space in the basement of the PNC Center, 6 N. Main St., according to the Downtown Dayton Partnership.

The space has been remodeled to have a more upscale feel, including white linen tablecloths, big-screen TVs and free wi-fi.

Journeys chef and owner is Mark Brown, who also is the executive chef at Taste in Trotwood. Brown has more than 15 years experience in the culinary industry and, also known as the “celebrity chef to the stars,” has cooked for the likes of Laura Bush, Warren Buffet and Tyler Perry.

“We’ll have a large variety of healthy, flavorful options, as well as restaurant quality and style with cafeteria pricing,” Brown said. “Diners can come in and be intrigued every day rather than have only predictable options.”

Journeys will feature a variety of grab-and-go breakfast and lunch items, including yogurt parfaits, bagels, soups, sandwiches and salads, along with burgers, wraps, couscous, and a large selection of such vegetarian items as hummus and pita chips.

Hot breakfast items will include bacon and sausage biscuits, hash browns and oatmeal.

In addition, the restaurant will serve a rotating array of international foods. Prices will range from $8-$12.

The restaurant also will offer a “virtual personal chef program,” in which customers can pick up heat-and-serve meals in special containers ready to pop in the oven or microwave. Journeys will provide catering services, and customers can rent the space for special events.